What new Kane deal means for England and the Premier League record

Harry Kane's decision to sign a new contract with Bayern Munich carries heavy significance for the Bundesliga giants, who have been celebrating his status as a Ballon d'Or winner, but also for England and the Premier League's record books. Kane has written himself into Bayern legend since joining from Spurs for £86m in August 2023, scoring 102 goals in 102 Bundesliga matches, winning two league titles and three successive Golden Boot awards.

It is why Bayern could not contemplate his departure as other clubs eyed his next move - and why the announcement Kane is staying casts ripples far beyond Munich. Does it mean Kane will never grace the Premier League again?

And does it mean - far more enticingly - he has his sights set on two more major tournaments and two more chances to grasp the prize that has eluded him at international level? Former England striker Chris Sutton told BBC Sport: "I certainly think, although you always have to factor fitness issues into all of this, that Harry is more than capable of carrying on for a few years yet, easily.